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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11
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Keepls.s the surface well pulverized < win greatly promote the growth of vege- tstion, and although some may think that. :.is practice is hHrtful in the cli- mate of Arizona, under our hot sun and ciAer skies, tmnk that they make a great misfsks, for though it Is true that the suriace pulverized by hoe or euln- yator,>will dry up much faster than il lek undisturbed, yet. the thin coat of dust so formed over tine land will tend in great measure to check the evapo- ration from the underlying soil Except in few favored places where the water flows over the bed rock clese to the sur lace, artificial irrigation during a drouth is indispensable with us. but after every flowing or sprinkling oi water over the land, tine crust, as soon as the surface becomes dry enough not to stick ;o the tools, should be pulveriized
 If, after watering, the ground is allow ed to bake, air Is excluded and under the influence of our hc. sun and dry sweep ing winds, the water eyaporates at fear .ui rate. Iteration of the soil, with the aid of moisture, promotes the decompo- sition oi the plant food which lies dor man. until acted upon by moist air. The iil.er Oi the soil who believes that the ouiy u-. of the hoo and cuitiva-O- is 10 sill weeds. has much to learn yet ln hot, dry weather the cultivation should he shallow. Nj.
 PREscorr GARDEN, May ith, lse4
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11

An exchange very truthfully remarks that the Atlantic 6 Pacific road-bed needs thorough repairing, and it is almost criminal neglect on the part oi the company to longer delay this i'm portant matter A very small force oi men is kept along the line, on the score of economy, and the result is frequent wrecks and loss of life.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11
The Quake a. Mcdowell.

Immediately after ihe earthquake at Mcdowell" says the Phenix Gazette, "sll eyes at that post were turned io fhe
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11
Public School.

As the school year Is drawing to a close, tlse teachers have few words to say to the parents and guardians of their pupils:
 We have been informed, that, for the three years last passed, the schools of Prescott have been closed before the ex- Yirstiou of the school year, and before the pupils had passed through that inn portant part of the years work-the review. Under the management oi the present board of trustees, full school year, or nearly 90, is insured. It Is our intention te spend . considerable portion of the remaining time in reviewing the years work Near the close of the term, series of examinations will be held upon the results of which the schools will be carefully regarded. A full report will be left with the board of trustees showing the exact standing of such pupiis, in the various grades. so that the board and teachers, who shall have charge of the schools next year, may know ct the beginning of the year wher' eacbVupil belongs. In order that ,hs sssalts of these examinations shall be satisfactory 10 both parents and teachers it is very necessary that each pupil , should be regular in his attendance throughout the remainder of the term and We would Earnestly request the co upefssica. of parents in this respect Remember that days absence during this review season may result in a greater loss than a weeks absence, during the regular school work Respectfully
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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11

Prevailing direction oj wind c q. m. and II F.. m.) :. W. Total movement of wind, 5.90i miles.
 Highest velocity of wind, B miles, <. W direction, on the 30th. Total precipitation .- --..-.2 J , Number of days on which .ol inch or more of precipitation fell, $.
 Total precipitation Gin inches and
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11

Judge W. O. O'Neill is meeting with the most fattering success in receiving orders for his Resources Of Northern Arizona, which he expects to have pub lished, ready for distribution, by the first of June Among the largest sub scribers tO the work, are the Prescott & Arizona Central railroad, Walnut Grove Water Storage company and Bank of Arizona, and the gentlemen connected with the above enterprises have signified their intention of using their personal efforts to distribute several hundred copies.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11

Number oi clear days, l6. Number of fair days, 9. Number Of cloudy days, ,. Dates of frosts killing. 18th. lTth, 18th. 23d and 24th
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11
Letter List.

The following is list ofletters remain ing in the post-oflice at Prescott, Arizo- na, uncalled for May 9th, 1887:
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11
Blue Dick Mine.

Jack Mcdonald, who has lease of the above mine, from Gov. F. A. Tritie, was in town yesterday, and We ascer- tain that he will ship a car load of high grade ore from the mine as soon as the sampling works are prepared to receive it. This property, is proving 10 he one of the best ore producers of fayapai county, and for some time past, its shipments have been about 5000 per month. It is contemplated, We are in- formed, at an early day, to sink a large working shaft, for the prospecting of this mine at a greater depth.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11

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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11

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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-05-11

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The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
Mhn1 ia "Eian.naonIe ,n

We have received from America, says the
raj Nal gazette, copy OF the CORE
spondence between Mr. Henry NJ. Stanley
and Colonel Finley Anderson, relating to
the departure of the former from America.
The letter, entitled Anderson to Stanley
concludes as follows; "Far beyond the
Congo to which you are probably returning,
far beyond the NyaDza on which the dusky
Empress had seen your whte-winged shll.
lop sailing, thereis one more river you have
yet to cross, one more country to explore,
unknown to you, unknown to us. We
hope that your departure on that final ex
petition may be long delayed. We hope
that } our passage of that dark mysterious
llood may be as peaceful as your voyage to
Ugarda. We hope that when you shall
have landed on that further shore and ex-
plOrCd the river to It's source, II will have
led you along pleasant paths TO that foun
tain Of youth aud life and love that spring,
eternal from the abUlr ~ the Creator.n
This, dear reader is ZAP doodle,n
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
UNREST.

Here I'm tile ycar, wlrycln stand
] gyHr across the talluw lII.l;
Acluss Tho conquest anl It's cost
Beyond the sought lot and the lost;
And !. Ok INTO thine eye, uf 10y
Thou brown facet, tuNirEel country boy,
lU,t thou snd thluc, with uaUsLt ba,ws4n,
Make up thH. sweetest u'4uu scene
u'crdcr seen" aud 'ghi and sound
The farmhouse with its liiac. rlmI;
1hs popuyl ed; the locust trees;
The 'tillirIdlc hum oi bees;
The well, with sturdy oaEcn sweep;
The ruirI-gluIvs, han asleep:
II e. -wIllows, gussip'ne; the Groom
ti doves about the barn; the noon
Nltn kline, breast deep, stand In the stream;
Ana Thy world pause' In dream
Beyond, the uulands, then. the hills.
" lerc, ihicrlHring, Crccpthr rllls;
lItlc, forests, sentiucls Of peace;
There, fields with opulent increase:
leluw, the valley, stretching far
And dim to the llOrzon'- bar.
My brownfaced lad look again
from cut the lairs and lives Of men,
! see the longing IN thy face
TO grow beyond The commonplace;
] know thc hurts that tween as iie
And pity thee For thou vert
-lRdgar l.. Wakeman in the Current.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
THOMAS j. FISHER d CO.,
1924 + street northwest.
FOR SAlE-HOuSES,

EOR SALE-l5O Houses, Ranging in
Il price from si,9j0 to $1,000; terms OF
payment from all cash to s2J per month;
houses for homes or Investments; houses to
suit everybody ana In every part of the city.
NORTH WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE co.,
lJlO st n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
NOTES AND GOssiP.

II 1nE Goddess of Liberty could talk In
proportion 10 the size Of her mouth, the
Engllsh language would only last her
week. Puck.
No MATTER how bad and destructive boy
may lie he rarely becomes 50 degraded or
luscs his rclfrcspcct sufficiently to throw
mud on circus poster Texas sifdngs.
LARRY JEROME Of New York, who Is
good deal Of navigator himself, has great
faith In the ability OF Captain Samuels to
bring In the Daun,lcss ahead OF the Coronet.
llENRY NJ. MAJmTos, years ago one OF
the marvels Of the circus ring, is still living
In Philadelphia, but has been confirmed
paralytic since 1861, owing TO fall from
irapeze.
Ex-Governor lloADLY, late Of Ohio,
will be welcomed to New York next Tues
day evening by banquet given In his honor
at Delmonico's by the Beta Theta ri
Fraternity.
GENERAL BRADLEY 7. JOHNSON, Senator
Butler OF South Carolina, Ex-Governor
Chamberlain and others were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. William l.. Royal at Rich.
mond last evening.
CmAuNCEY VI. DEPEw and ex-Attorncy.
General Brewster have been selected as the
orators at the memorial exercises in honor
OF President Arthur, to take place In the
Capitol at Albany, April 20.
THERE is young woman in Dakota who
is successfully working l60.acre farm, and
she declares that she could work one twice
as large II the men who want TO marry her
would stop bothering her-LN. Y. Tribune.
WnEN warns the sun, and from the fields
The snow is chased by thaw,
The furnace that all winter would not go
Begins to draw.
II Boston Courier.
PniLLlroTrArN, the panorama painter,
several OF whose works illustrative OF battle
scenes are now on exhibition In this coun
try, has entered iuto Fix years engage
ment to paiut various cycloramas for Euro.
pean cities. lie Will begin with Niagara
Falls.
BisnoP WARREN of the Methodist
Episcopal Church does not believe In gentle
preaching to rich sinners. lie says there are
some pastors who go at II In this style
"Brethren you must repent, as 1t were
and lie converted, In measure; OF you will
he damned, to come extent.
TnE Bro1Hm .Mig1:iuc, having achieved
much local success, now aspires to broader
field, and has been reorganizel ON a national
basis, with change Of name to the .10,c,i-
can .Ndg0.iRc. The first edition Of the May
number will be Issued April IL by K 4.
Bush & Son, publishers, New York. It Is
irteLdtd TO b; thoroughly popular Journal
at the popular price Of 80 year, or - cents
q number,
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

THE New York SIM would not be
surprised If Carter ilurrsons election
to the Mayoralty of Chicago this year
resulted in making him prominent
candidate for the Vice Presidency. 1t
would surprise some other folks con.
silerably
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

The health of Secretary Manning is
said to have been greatly improved by
his sea voyage, and the stock of his
bank is up to 1l5. All is well at both
ends of the line.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

A CAREFUL perusal of Senator Sher-
mans speech at Nashville leaves the
impression that he has not forgotten
what to say and when and where to
say II.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
GENERAL AND CRITICULAR.

lie was Baltimore man on a b. aud 7.
train this morning. bound to Marlboro, and
the conductor told him he must change
cars at Bowie. At the first station this side
of Bowie, the conductor discovered him In
the smokipgcar.
"Why," he said, ~ thought told you II
you wanted to go to Marlboro you would
have to change cars at Bowler"
swell, did,
"No, you didn't"
"Yes, did; left that other car and come
into this one"
The man was In dead earnest, and the con-
ductor was so astonished at his innocent
simplicity that he brought him on to Wash
ipgton for nothing.
In the Police Court:
Judge What Is your occupations
Prisoner I'm poet, Your Honor.
Judge: Here, Mr.. Officer, take this pris-
oner before the grand Jury.
\ little Sixteenth street girl was inter
vltwing the preacher.
"Ain't God good ~ she asked, earnestly.
"Of course He is, my child" said the
pastor.
"And it isn't wrong to say so, is il, - sue
continued.
"Certainly not"
"That's what told IN lmma."
"Why, my child,n said the pastor, In
amazement, ''your mamma dld not say He
was not gool, did she 2"
.tn ,.t ,I,. l,. "a
this morning when papa took a mouthful
of coffee, he said good GOd,' and mamma
told him there was no use in swearing, even
If the coffee wasn't the best In the world"
The sauce age FOIL wed very shortly after
the spare rib was introduced. Poor Adam !
Yesterday afternoon, at the intersection
of Tenth, ID aud the Avenue, a COW ran into
a pretty young lady and knocked her
down. The accident happened at an hour
when all the brains Of all the newspapers In
the IOst building witnessed it, and when
the gallant knights OF the quill and scs-
sors discovered that the young lady was
not hurt, they began to talk.
"That was a cowaslly attack" said q
| Post menial.
81. was just going to make the same COW
ment myself" remarked a CRITIC hand.
"she won't want any more Of that kline
guess" said Republican slave.
"a COW that would hook pretty girl is {
thief, " sighed the religious editor.
"Maybe she didn't know any butter
suggested Sunday Gazette vassal.
~ thought 1t was too early for COW
slips" murmured the poet
"The poor girl covered right down wher
the brute made at her." said the police re
porter.
~ tried to make Govt who she was, but
couldn't remarked the sporting editor, aul
when the cowloquy began to take this turn
the married men left and the talk ended.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

in their way that are clcya,ing refining
and instructive aud calculated to make
Sunday less n day Of idleuess and dissi-
patton than It now Is, by force of cir
cumstances, to many people. We
doubt If the Church itself could find a
more effective ally, for whatever leads
men and women TO higher planes Of
sclf.consciousncss slirs them with
roblcr emotions and opens new fields
Of inquiry must certainly lead In tho
direction Of better life and nearer to
q sense of religious obligation. There
Is no necessary antagonism between re.
igion and reason. Religion without
reason is a mummery. Reason with
out religion Is a hard and unsympa.
the,lc master. The two combined are
the pillars of society, aud one great
stimulus to their more perfect and har.
monious combination will undoubtedly
be found in making Sunday day for
which all classes Of the community
shall be thankful for the substantial
blessings and sources of improvement
II brings with 1t.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

A TENNESSEE man named Blizzard
wants postoilice, and he isn't blow.
ing very much about 1t. either.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
The Gem Alphabet.

In answer to an inquiry about the gem
alphabet" the Brooklyn Eagie says:
"The Readers Handbook compiled by
Brewer, gives two such lists as are asked for,
one transparent and the other opaque. They
are as follows!
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
FOR RENT...HOUSES.
RENT

L'OR RENT-A Nice S-Room House,
II 327 lith st $ W; all mod imps. Inquire at
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
Personal.
I oaAN cArE. n1a lnth st. n. w.


I OGAN CAFE, 61S 10th st. N. W.,
~ near u st. date Forsyth Cafc).
our 10 and CSC. breakfast served from $3.50
a. m. to II a. IN. Dinner lem to p. m. Sun.
gday, 1 p,. IN. The best In tho market only
used and cooked properly. All we ask Is q
call TO he convinced OF the above,
Dill Of fare Saturday, March %, 1887.
BREAKFAST.
Beefsteak, with or without onions, veal
chops, liver and bacon, sausage, ham, eggs.
With any of the above articles you are en-
titled to hot and cold breads, butter pota.
toes, fruit or sauce, with coffee, tea or milk.
DINNER.
sonps-Vcgeiable and split pea.
Meats-ltoast pork, maccarOni aud cheese,
roast beef
Veeetabes-Potat apple frittcrs cab
boge. sweet potatoes, spiced beets.
Dcsserts-Apple, mnce and custard pies,
bread pudding, coffee, tea or milk.
We serve nothing but frstclass articles.
the best coffee to be had In the city, made In
French Drip Glass.T.lned Urn.
w, f. LOGAN ProprIetor,
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

><Ss-TO THE PUBLIC.-Under the
~ act Uf Congress Jan, %, 1851, all
buildings 30 feet high or over are to be pro-
yided with combined stand pipe and ladder
fire escape, The undersigned having made a
speciality " this line of business for years,
are prepared to erect, at reasonable rates, the
most approved form Of this appliance, with
all the latest improvements for safety of life
ard prOpetty. For further Information, plans
and estimates, apply to
COLLINS s. CO.,
Room o., COrCorln Building.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

WE DESIRE to state to various news
paper, editors who take Il malicious
pride in ridiculing our navy and laugh
derisively over the eight knot record
Of the flagship ltichmond, that we
build our ships not for the purpose of
escaping from the enemy, but for the
purpose of hanging on and lamming
the immortal soul out of the other ship.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
WhNTED.--ROOMS,

"ANTED-Rooms-W Have Com
w cluded to resume the roOmrenting
part of our business until May /, and will
register only rooms for rent to transients and
for hous usekeeping purposes: rooms heretofore
registered We're cancelled March 1. d, O..
PROCTOR Il son, real estate aud insurance,
l22i + 81 n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

s-vgs-a DR. j. a. MCLEAN, Dentist,
tsJ 40 Twelfth street.
First-clasS work at moderate prices. Gold
and kmalRan t.ling. ArtlhclAl Crowns per.
maneatly attached to roots. Guld-llned Rub.
Der plates; satisfaction guaranteed. Gentle
treatment assured.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
DIR. N. KENIsON, sr., Chi

ropodist, Manicure and Dcrma'
aIcoRNs> toosist, will be MT his plrlors,
~--si'o 1901 Pa. ave- in person, from a
m to 0 IN. lie has had over 10 years OF con.
stant and successful practice, and has per.
sonally treated over 10000 patients. Prices,
corns and hunions, 25c. each; manicure, soc ;
hair and skin, Zoe. to i5c each sitting All
the preparations used for his specialties for
sala-
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
SPECIAL EGTicEs.

N,zs-lINE ART ASDILLUsTR ATED
~ hooks bound, full Morocco gilt clge;
We have stamps and dies; magazines, Oi aud
- cents, LICErN BlNDERI,
INt1 Pam uNp.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

LOST ANU fUuk0.
1 OsT-Mnrch 30, ON iith st Cars or
] ON G. bet lOtn and lllh sts, red purse,
with s2u and Yale locg Key, 5sl. Leave at
critic Office and receive liberal reward.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

7 AIDES. II Fills an Aching yoid'
- Whats Why, one of those adjustable
draping forms; they never tire. You will
find them at McKENNEY'S, d21 9th st, directly
opposite Jarvis confectionery. Sold at New
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25
NY MOORE q sCHLEy.
BANKERS AND BROKERS.
% Broad street, New York.
BRANCH OFFICES:
:? wall st., NY. III South 81 st, phlla.

Connected with I. A. Evans & Co., Boston;
e. L. Brewster n Co., Chicago; CorsOn Ma
cartney, Washington; Hubbard n Farmer,
Hartford; Warren & Quares, Richmond.
Private Wire Connections. Buy and sell
Stocks, Bonds and Miscellaneous Securities
on New York Stock Exchange.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

The sauce age FOIL WED very shortly after
the spare rib was introduced. Poor Adam !
The Washington critic., 1887-03-25

Il GEYER, at 46G Pa ave n W. has in stock
the finest assortment of family carriages
phaetons, bnggies, surreys, etc, In the citv
both second hand and new; terms and prices
to sliit al1. np trOublp IN show pnOds
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-04-02

TIN circumstances of the death of Gen.
Ewell, of Tennessee, were both pathetic
and amusing At the close of the war
Gen. Ewell bought large quantity of
clothing from the quartermaster's depart
ment for the use of the hands upon his
plantation. One wet, clustering day Gen.
Ewell, who was rather careless about his
attire, put on a pair Of soldiers trousers
taken from his stock, and walked about in
the wind and rain experimenting the
work in his fields. The trousers were
much thinner than those he had been
in the habit of wearing, and in conse-
quenee he caught cold, which devel-
oped into pneumonia, and eventually
caused his death. AS he lay upon his death
bed he turned to IL friend and said: We'll,
this is strange. / have fought in nearly
all the battles along the Potomac and
have been badly wounded, but escaped
with my life, and thought I was safe
from all dangers from the work, but here
I am at last, dying of pair of Yankee
breeches. -" The old generals courage was
as unfaltering in the presence of death as
it had always been, and he may be said
to have died with jest upon his lips
Cor. Globe Democrat.